Peanut brittle/ Chikki/ Sehngdanyachi chikki/ Mixed Dry fruits Chikki

Who does not love the Lonavla chikki....it is a nice healthy snacking option even with the sugar packed in it. During my pregnancy, my doc recommended me to eat as much chikki as I could for the iron content it carries.Since it is easy to find chikki/ brittle around it was not much of a hassle. For folks who dont have the same advantage, you should not be missing out on this lovely snack. As part of the BM pick one cook one theme, I got inspired to make this at home. I have made many versions before and all taste good. So you should try this recipe even at the cost of failure, the reason being crispy peanuts and other nuts soaked in sticky sugar tastes awesome.I have used liquid glucose which is optional, it just gives a good clarity and binds the sugar seamlessly (if you understand this technical word !).BM # 41Theme : Pick one cook threeStar Ingredient : Peanut

Ingredients2 cups roasted peeled ground nut.2 tbsp mixed dry nuts (cashews, almonds)1.5 cup sugar/ 2 cups jaggery1 tbsp liquid glucose2 tbsp clarified butter/ gheea pinch of saffron/ kesara tspn of cardamom powder (optional)Method1) Dry roast the nuts individually. For peanuts, peel the skin off. This can be done by rubbing them together and then slightly tapping to separate the skin.2) In a large pan, mix the sugar, liquid glucose and a tbsp of water. 3) Let it cook until it comes to a boil. Then reduce the flame and let it simmer. The syrup should stop bubbling and slowly start thickening.4) It takes about 1520 min to reach hard ball consistency.5) Drop a tiny bit into cold water. It should form into a hard ball.6) Now add the roasted nuts, saffron, cardamom and stir quickly.7) Grease a flat surface with some ghee.8) Pour the nut mixture and roll it out using a rolling pin. (I used a spatula to quickly spread it out, since I made a small batch. Your hands need to move faster for this)9) When it is slightly cold. Cut the chikki into squares using a sharp knife. Let it set completely.Note Addition of nuts other than peanuts is completely optional, I do it as my son prefers not seeing the peanuts.

I don't make chikki at home but do like munching on them. The Indian grocery store I go to has chikki with various nuts near the checkout counter and I usually end up picking up a few squares waiting in the line. I am afraid to make them at home as these are so addictive and I will end up eating it all by myself.